Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs

1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 240 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs's student population of 240 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
240 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (HI)
#229 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
2%
11%
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Hawaiian
60%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
12%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(14-15)
≥50%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and public school graduation rate of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs's ranking?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is ranked #229 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs often compared to?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, Na Wai Ola - Pcs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
The graduation rate of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 82%.
How many students attend Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
240 students attend Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs offer ?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs part of?
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥50%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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